DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,376 km
3,962 miles
ZZU
Mzuzu
Malawi
Distance
6,376 km
3,962 mi / 3,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR ZZU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mzuzu Airport
IATA Code DKR ZZU
ICAO Code GOOY FWUU
City Dakar Mzuzu
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 4,115 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -11.440000, 34.010000

Dakar (DKR) to Mzuzu (ZZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) in Mzuzu, Malawi is 6,376 kilometers (3,962 miles / 3,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Dakar, it's 15:37 in Mzuzu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,030 feet between the two airports. Mzuzu Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Mzuzu (ZZU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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